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Kia FORTE 2018 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Kia FORTE 2018 Owner's Manual (602 pages)
Brand:
Kia
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 19.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
7
How to Use this Manual
8
Fuel Requirements
9
Gasoline Engine
9
Diesel Engine
11
Vehicle Break-In Process
12
Your Vehicle at a Glance
13
Exterior Overview
14
Interior Overview
16
Instrument Panel Overview
17
Engine Compartment
18
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
21
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
22
Seats
22
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
25
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
26
Driver Position Memory System (for Power Seat)
28
Headrest
29
Rear Seat Entry (for 2 Door)
33
Seatback Pocket
33
Rear Seat Adjustment
34
Seat Belts
39
Seat Belt Restraint System
39
Shoulder Belt Extension Guide (for 2 Door)
44
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
45
Seat Belt Precautions
47
Care of Seat Belts
49
Child Restraint System
51
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
68
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
69
Air Bag Warning Light
72
SRS Components and Functions
73
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
76
Side Air Bag
81
Curtain Air Bag
83
Additional Safety Precautions
90
SRS Care
90
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
91
Air Bag Warning Label
92
Features of Your Vehicle
93
Features of Your Vehicle
96
Keys
96
Immobilizer System
97
Remote Keyless Entry
100
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
100
Transmitter Precautions
100
Battery Replacement
101
Smart Key
103
Smart Key Functions
103
Smart Key Precautions
104
Battery Replacement
105
Theft-Alarm System
106
Armed Stage
106
Theft-Alarm Stage
107
Disarmed Stage
108
Opening the Trunk (Tailgate) with the Alarm Armed
108
Door Locks
109
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
109
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
110
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock (4 Door, 5 Door)
112
Door Lock/Unlock Features
112
Trunk (4 Door, 2 Door)
113
Closing the Trunk
113
Opening the Trunk
113
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
114
Smart Trunk
115
How to Use the Smart Trunk
115
How to Deactivate the Smart Trunk Function Using the Smart Key
116
Tailgate (5 Door)
118
Closing the Tailgate
118
Opening the Tailgate
118
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
119
Windows
120
Power Windows
120
Hood
125
Closing the Hood
125
Opening the Hood
125
Fuel Filler Lid
127
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
127
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
127
Sunroof
130
Sliding the Sunroof
131
Tilting the Sunroof
132
Resetting the Sunroof
133
Sunshade
133
Sunroof Open Warning
134
Steering Wheel
135
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
135
Heated Steering Wheel
136
Tilt and Telescopic Steering
136
Horn
137
Flex Steer
138
Mirrors
140
Inside Rearview Mirror
140
Outside Rearview Mirror
141
Instrument Cluster
144
Instrument Cluster Control
146
Gauges
147
LCD Window Control
147
Transaxle Shift Indicator
153
LCD Windows
156
Overview
156
Trip Information (Trip Computer)
156
LCD Modes (for Type B, Type C Instrument Cluster)
161
Warning and Indicator Lights
171
Warning Lights
171
Indicator Lights
177
Operation of the Parking Assist System
181
Non-Operational Conditions of Parking Assist System
184
Self-Diagnosis
185
Rearview Camera
187
Hazard Warning Flasher
188
Lighting
189
Battery Saver Function
189
Headlight Escort Function
189
Lighting Control
189
High Beam Operation
191
Front Fog Light
192
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
192
Daytime Running Lights
193
Headlight Leveling Device
193
Rear Fog Light
193
Wipers and Washers
195
Windshield Wipers (Front)
195
Windshield Washers (Front)
196
Interior Light
199
Automatic Turn off Function
199
Luggage Room Lamp
200
Room Lamp
200
Glove Box Lamp
201
Vanity Mirror Lamp
201
Welcome System
202
Headlamp Welcome
202
Interior Light
202
Pocket Lamp
202
Defroster
203
Rear Window Defroster
203
Manual Climate Control System
204
Heating and Air Conditioning
205
System Operation
209
Climate Control Air Filter
211
Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refriger
212
Automatic Climate Control System
213
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
214
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
215
Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refriger
220
Climate Control Air Filter
220
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
222
Manual Climate Control System
222
Automatic Climate Control System
223
Defogging Logic
223
Clean Air
226
Storage Compartment
227
Center Console Storage
227
Glove Box
227
Cool Box
228
Sunglass Holder
228
Luggage Tray (5 Door)
229
Interior Features
230
Ashtray
230
Cigarette Lighter
230
Cup Holder
231
Sliding Armrest
231
Seat Warmer
232
Air Ventilation Seat
233
Sunvisor
234
LCD Monitor (Clock and Outside Temperature)
236
Clothes Hanger
237
Icy Road Warning Light
237
Floor Mat Anchor(S) (if
238
Luggage Net (Holder) (if
238
Cargo Area Cover (5 Door)
239
Audio System
241
Audio System
242
Antenna
242
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
243
AUX, USB and Ipod ® Port
244
How Vehicle Audio Works
245
Audio (Without Touch Screen)
248
Feature of Your Audio
249
Feature of Your Audio
252
Radio Mode (Type A-1, Type A-2 with RDS)
264
Radio Mode (Type A-3, Type A-4)
264
Media Mode
265
Phone Mode
270
Voice Recognition Mode
272
Setup Mode (Type A-1, Type A-2)
278
Setup Mode (Type A-3, Type A-4)
284
AUDIO (with Touch Screen)
289
Feature of Your Audio
290
Feature of Your Audio
293
Before Using the Audio System
294
Radio Mode (Type B-1, Type B-2)
305
Radio Mode (Type B-3, Type B-4)
307
Media Mode
308
Phone Mode
319
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology (Type B-1)
326
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology (Type B-3)
331
Voice Recognition Mode
331
Setup Mode (Type B-1, Type B-2)
338
Setup Mode (Type B-3, Type B-4)
344
Declaration of Conformity
350
Fcc
350
CE for EU
351
MOC for Israel
352
NCC for Taiwan
352
ANATEL for Brazil
353
Driving Your Vehicle
355
Key Positions
355
Stopping the Gasoline Engine/Diesel Engine
355
Driving Your Vehicle
358
Engine Start/Stop Button
364
Engine Start/Stop Button Position
364
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button
364
Starting the Engine
366
(Manual Transaxle)
370
Manual Transaxle Operation
370
Good Driving Practices
372
Automatic Transaxle
374
Automatic Transaxle Operation
374
Paddle Shifter
378
Shift Lock System
378
Good Driving Practices
379
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
381
Dual Clutch Transmission Operation
381
Paddle Shifter
386
Shift Lock System
386
Good Driving Practices
387
Brake System
389
Power Brakes
389
Parking Brake
390
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
392
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
394
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
397
ESS : Emergency Stop Signal
398
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) (if
398
Good Braking Practices
399
Cruise Control System
401
Cruise Control Switch
402
To Set Cruise Control Speed
402
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
403
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
403
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately
404
To Turn Cruise Control off
404
DRIVE Mode
406
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
406
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD)
408
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)
408
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
408
Driver's Attention
412
Economical Operation
414
Hazardous Driving Conditions
416
Rocking the Vehicle
416
Special Driving Conditions
416
Smooth Cornering
417
Manual Transaxle
370
What to Do in an Emergency
433
Road Warning
434
Hazard Warning Flasher
434
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
435
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
435
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
435
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
435
If the Engine will Not Start
436
If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
436
If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
436
Emergency Starting
437
Jump Starting
437
Push-Starting
438
If the Engine Overheats
439
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
441
Changing a Tire with TPMS
442
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Mal- Function Indicator
442
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
441
If You Have a Flat Tire
445
Jack and Tools
445
Changing Tires
446
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
446
Jack Label
451
EC Declaration of Conformity for Jack
452
Towing Service
453
Removable Towing Hook
454
Emergency Towing
456
Towing
453
Emergency Commodity
457
Fire Extinguisher
457
Maintenance
459
Engine Compartment
461
Maintenance Services
463
Owner's Responsibility
463
Owner Maintenance Precautions
463
Owner Maintenance
465
Owner Maintenance Schedule
465
Scheduled Maintenance Service
467
Normal Maintenance Schedule
468
Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
475
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
478
Engine Oil and Filter
478
Drive Belts
478
Fuel Filter Cartridge (for Diesel)
478
Fuel Filter (for Gasoline)
478
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections
478
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
479
Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses
479
Air Cleaner Filter
479
Spark Plugs (for Gasoline Engine)
479
Valve Clearance (for Gasoline Engine)
479
Cooling System
479
Coolant
479
Manual Transaxle Fluid
479
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
479
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
479
Brake Hoses and Lines
480
Brake/Clutch Fluid
480
Parking Brake
480
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors
480
Suspension Mounting Bolts
480
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
480
Drive Shafts and Boots
480
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
480
Engine Oil (Gasoline)
481
Checking the Engine Oil Level
481
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
482
Engine Oil (Diesel)
483
Checking the Engine Oil Level
483
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
484
Engine Coolant
485
Checking the Coolant Level
485
Changing the Coolant
488
Brake/Clutch Fluid
489
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
489
Washer Fluid
490
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
490
Parking Brake
491
Checking the Parking Brake
491
Fuel Filter (for Diesel)
492
Draining Water from Fuel Filter
492
Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacement
492
Air Cleaner
493
Filter Replacement
493
Climate Control Air Filter
494
Filter Inspection
494
Wiper Blades
495
Blade Inspection
495
Blade Replacement
495
Battery
498
For Best Battery Service
498
Battery Capacity Label
500
Battery Recharging
500
Reset Items
501
Tires and Wheels
502
Tire Care
502
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
502
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
503
Tire Rotation
504
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
505
Tire Replacement
505
Wheel Replacement
507
Tire Traction
507
Tire Maintenance
507
Tire Sidewall Labeling
507
Low Aspect Ratio Tire
510
Fuses
512
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
514
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
515
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
516
Light Bulbs
528
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement
540
Rear Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement
540
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
544
License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement
546
Interior Lamp Bulb Replacement
547
Appearance Care
548
Exterior Care
548
Interior Care
552
Crankcase Emission Control System
554
Emission Control System
554
Evaporative Emission Control System
554
Exhaust Emission Control System
554
Lean Nox Trap
556
Specifications & Consumer Information
557
Specifications & Consumer Information
558
Engine
558
Dimensions
559
Bulb Wattage
560
Weight/Volume
563
Tires and Wheels
564
Load and Speed Capacity Tires
566
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
567
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
569
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
571
Vehicle Certification Label
572
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
573
Engine Number
574
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
575
Refrigerant Label
576
Declaration of Conformity
577
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